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challis

Main Entry:: chal·lis
Pronunciation:: \ˈsha-lē\
Function:: noun
Inflected Form(s):: plural chal·lises \ˈsha-lēz\
Etymology:: probably from the name Challis
Date:: 1836

: a lightweight soft clothing fabric made of cotton, wool, or synthetic yarns

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